A. The Tax Commission shall establish a taxpayer assistance program to provide information and problem-solving expertise to the general public regarding the tax laws of this state. Said program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The installation of toll-free telephone lines within the Commission in order to provide information and problem-solving assistance to the general public. Such telephone lines shall provide access to Tax Commission employees who are specially trained and equipped to provide such assistance;
2. The preparation and distribution of publications providing information to the taxpayer regarding the tax laws of this state. Such publications shall be made available statewide; and
3. The presentation of taxpayer education programs by specially trained Tax Commission employees throughout the state to inform the general public regarding the state tax laws and to provide problem-solving assistance to taxpayers.
B. The Tax Commission is authorized to expend necessary available funds, including contracting with third parties, to publicly advertise the programs and assistance available for the filing of returns and the payment of taxes and education of the tax laws of this state. Such advertising may include advertising that focuses on social networking services.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 218, § 15, emerg. eff. June 9, 1986. Amended by Laws 2017, c. 327, § 3, eff. July 1, 2017.